It is good to see some activity here again.
You Kuntaoers are a rare and special bunch. And a hidden treasure in a world of that is "modern martial arts".
The old ways are seldom taught or practiced outside this system.
Carl once told me many years back that Kuntao is a complete system. I was a late comer to this system (been training only 28 years) and did not get to meet Master Reeders before he passed from this empirical world. But I have been bless by training with those who have. What Master Reeders taught was a real "Mixed Martial Arts" long before it was popular to train in different aspects of the martial arts. Whether it is Master Reeders' Silat or Chuan Fa or Kuntao, they are systems with the same philosophy , if someone makes the mistake of trying to attack you, you take control of the fight by taking to them fast and furious by attacking the attack.
Thanks to all of you who have blessed me by your friendship and willingness to share with me this art.
Enjoy the day of Thanksgiving.
george reyngoudt
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 2:08 AM
Subject: [LiuSeongGungFu] Re: Martial Arts Attacks - Defending Your Long Range
--- In LiuSeongGungFu@yahoogroups.com, "botzing" <botzing@...> wrote:
>
> --- In LiuSeongGungFu@yahoogroups.com, "jsxaesccegta"
> <jsxaesccegta@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Distance AttacksSometimes, real fights start with your attacker
at a
> > distance. Not all fights start with your enemy right on top of
you.
> > Fortunately, some of the time, you get a little advanced warning.
> > Your aggressor may try to get past your long range defenses, for
an
> > in-fight attack.
> > Or maybe he (or she) is a long-range fighter -- someone who will
> > start with distance kicks. Your attacker's kick may come flying
> > through the air, follow a giant step toward you, or just reach
with a
> > long leg.
> > How to Defend Against a Long-Range KickWhichever long-range kick
you
> > have to counter, you still probably have a situation where your
> > aggressor's kick is reaching you, but you can't get in to reach
your
> > attacker.
> > So, what do you do?
> > The answer is you don't go after your attacker ... yet.
> > Instead of reaching for your attacker, think in terms of
protecting
> > your own body space. Stop the limb that is approaching.
> > Ala Bruce Lee, you want to reach with your weapon -- maybe a shin
> > kick -- to the closest part of your opponent. In this case, you
kick
> > your attacker's shin....
> >
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/martialartsqen
> >
> In Kuntao you move into the attack.when you think an attack is
> coming you have to become the aggressor!Willem Reeders always
> stressed that a kick above the waist is wasted movement.
> You want to smother the attacker and stop his attempt. Carl
>
As Sifu Carl said, you move into the attack, destroying the attacking
limb and making him pay for the stupidity in his actions.. By
blending into the attack, you can destroy his base and anything else
he decides to throw into the fray.. Or you can just take him down and
stomp him into a grease spot as we were taught back in the day.
Still works some 35 yrs later as it was taught the first time.
Bill
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